Since your feet bare the brunt of your weight, it is important to take extra precautions while working to protect your feet from harm. When your job requires you to stand on your feet for a long period of time, work in potentially hazardous areas, or with potentially hazardous materials, you have some risk of foot injury. Productive workers depend on their ability to walk and move about safely, with ease and comfort. According to the National Safety Council, there are about 120,000 job-related foot injuries in any given year, with one-third of them being toe injuries.

Follow Proper Guidelines

While you are off the job, there are a few steps you can take to protect your feet, including:

Wash your feet daily

Dry thoroughly

Check your feet for corns, calluses, and cracks

Keep your feet warm

Trim your toenails straight across

Visit your New York podiatrist

Wear protective footwear for each activity

On the other hand, when you are working it is important to follow the following:

Develop safe work habits and attitudes

Be aware of the hazards of your job

Practice proper measures

Be alert and watch for hidden hazards

Watch out for other workers’ safety

Follow the rule and don’t cut corners

Wear Protective Footwear

Safety shoes were created to protect your feet, help prevent injuries to them, and to reduce the severity of your injuries should one occur while at work. According to the National Safety Council, it is estimated that only one out of four victims of job-related foot injury wear any type of safety shoe or boot. Your feet are the most valuable part of your body and are constantly subjected to injury in the work place. With many potential work hazards, it is important that you discuss with your supervisor the safety shoe, boot, or other protective equipment that you need for your protection.

Your New York podiatrist is specially trained in the diagnosis and treatment of all manners of foot conditions. Visit Kenneth R. Meisler, D.P.M., P.L.L.C. & Associates if you experience any work injury or if you have any further questions on how to properly care for your feet.